Date of posting here September 18, 2009 Type of position 2-year (renewal) contract at international research organization Employer Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) Description of Employer Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex-WARDA) is an autonomous intergovernmental research association of African member states. AfricaRice is also one of the 15 international agricultural research Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). AfricaRice believes that diversity in its staff promotes excellence in its operations, and encourages applications from women and nationals of developing countries. Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Description of Location AfricaRice’s regional East and Southern Africa office is based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. Dar es Salaam, offers excellent living conditions for AfricaRice staff. Salary Salary grade: GSS - G 6 Closing date of competition 15 October 2009 Date position available As soon as possible Description of duties Support the program agenda related to Weed Science, including monitoring and backstopping of projects in different countries, preparation of seminar and conference presentations, organization of workshops and meetings and drafting minutes, reports and scientific papers Backstopping of students and NARS collaborators Provide substantive support in the preparation, editing and proofreading of documents, research papers and proposals Initiate, design, implement and monitor weed research activities Coordinate and provide feedback on program implementation with other units Undertake any other duties as the Weed Scientist shall require Qualifications sought The succesful candidate will have: An MSc. degree in agricultural sciences (preferably in weed sciences or agronomy) Experience in design and implementation of experimental research, farmer surveys or farmer participatory approaches Proven knowledge and experience in integrated crop management or weed science. Knowledge of statistical analysis of research data and experience in working with statistical software packages (such as Genstat) Ability to work under pressure, and to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment requiring good interpersonal and communication skills Capacity to conduct independent work and produce reliable results A high degree of professional motivation, flexibility, initiative, drive, reliability and willingness to learn and develop new skills Contact for additional information Philomena Chundu, Administrative Assistant P.O. Box 33581 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel./Fax (office): +255 222780768 E-mail: p.chundu@cgiar.org or j.rodenburg@cgiar.org (Subject: Weed Science RA application) Application procedure   Submit what Applications should include detailed CV + one (01) page of your personal data: Family name, first name, sex, date of birth, complete address, marital status, nationality, highest degree/diploma, number of years of relevant work experience for the position, ability to master AfricaRice working languages (English/French). Submit to E-mail: p.chundu@cgiar.org or j.rodenburg@cgiar.org (Subject: Weed Science RA application)